What I remember about that period was an interview Warnock gave on TV a few games before. We were at home, live on sky and got a result (perhaps a hard earned draw?).

Warnock told the interviewer how pleased he was with the teams effort and attitude, before saying something that stuck in my mind afterwards.

He said 'If these players are not having me (as has apparently been suggested) then that performance is a funny way of showing it'.

I remember thinking that I hadn't heard a single rumour of discontent, and neither had anyone else I knew. Nothing. Not a dickie bird.

As you say, it subsequently appeared the club found Warnock inadequate for the top flight, but none of it took place in public or through the press.

Compare that to the bulls*** a Manchester United manager has to handle. Sniping from players on social media, off the record briefings to the press by insiders, and disruptive agents sowing bad seeds here and there.

I'm sure there aren't many who would turn down united to manage Palace, but the next man will not have a fraction of the bulls*** to swim through as you get at other clubs.

I thought Paddy was being lined up? So someone on here says anyway. Looks like he's dropped down the list of potential incumbents.

Can someone tell me why we are talking swop hodgson for cooper,replace one who is past it with one who has just failed big time in the prem,how on earth does that improve anything!!!

I think it’s a perfect time to change. He has a window in January we should be safe anyways this season he would have to some drastic changes to get us relegated with the team we have. Then he has full summer window as well. I thinks it’s perfect timing. Hope Roy ends on a win against the seagulls. Then thanks very much Roy.